2019 Giving Guide

American Cancer Society

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While most people know us for our research, we do so much more. We attack cancer from every angle. We promote healthy lifestyles to help you prevent cancer. We research cancer and its causes to find more answers and better treatments. We fight for lifesaving policy changes. We provide everything from emotional support, to the latest cancer information for those who have been touched by cancer. And we do it all 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The American Cancer Society (ACS) Road To Recovery program provides transportation to — and from — treatment for people with cancer who do not have a ride or are unable to drive themselves.

Facing cancer is hard. Having to travel out of town for treatment can make it even harder. Our Cleveland Hope Lodge is a place where cancer patients, along with their caregivers, can find help and hope when home is far away.

In addition, ACS Patient Navigators help guide patients and their families through their cancer experience, providing unbiased information and connections to programs and services.

Cancer information, answers and hope are available every minute of every day. Call 800-227-2345 for more information.

Fundraising/Events

Hope Lodge Capital Campaign: The renovation and expansion of the Hope Lodge will enable more cancer patients to receive specialized and timely treatment. This free home away from home for cancer patients (and their caregivers) is one of the busiest in the country, due to its proximity to world-class health care facilities. There are nearly always waitlisted patients, who sometimes delay the treatment they need if they cannot find affordable local lodging. Cancer.org/hopelodgecleveland

Researchers: Women Fighting Cancer: A movement each spring that shines a light on the incredible discoveries made by women. It also empowers female leaders to support the Society’s national research program, which funds some of the brightest female minds in cancer research. ACSResearcHERS.org/Ohio

Relay For Life Movement: Community-based, volunteer-driven events in the summer months to honor survivors and caregivers — as well as remember those we’ve lost to the disease — during moving and inspirational ceremonies. Relayforlife.org

Pan Ohio Hope Ride: A four-day, 328-mile, noncompetitive bicycle tour across Ohio every July that raises awareness and funds to provide cancer patients and their families lifesaving research, along with programs and services. PanOhioHopeRide.org

Hope Ball: A fun gala event on Sept. 12, 2020, at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to support our Hope Lodge program in Cleveland.

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: At this October walk, communities embrace a bittersweet mix of purpose — celebrating survivorship, paying meaningful tributes to loved ones lost and uniting to fight for a world without breast cancer. MakingStridesWalk.org

Real Men Wear Pink: An October campaign designed to engage male community leaders and influencers in the Society’s mission to eliminate breast cancer. RealMenWearPinkACS.org

How to help

GET INVOLVED: We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers and donors, who participate in events, serve on boards and planning committees, provide peer support to other survivors and give of their spare time to drive cancer patients to treatment. Together, we’re making a difference — and you can, too. Become a volunteer, make a tax-deductible donation or participate in a fundraising event to help us save lives.

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